Peterbilt 389 2012

Model 389 made in 2012 by Peterbilt got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
11V127000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 03/10/2008 to 02/23/2011V (Vehicle)5045MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/23/201102/25/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence SummaryThe discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
SB-10-1111/10/201110042757Peterbilt: information regarding gap and proper torque allowed on def tank straps. tank straps have a spring to ensure they remain tight during expansion and contraction of def tank. straps may look loose but actually are not unless gap01/09/2012